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Thursday 24 September 2020
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies come into the starting XV for Wayne Pivac’s side.
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
Jordi Murphy is due to join the squad in Kobe tomorrow and play on Thursday.
David Denton was capped 42 times and coach Gregor Townsend said the national side would ‘miss him’.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord’s.
The Australian batsman took a sickening blow from a ball bowled by Jofra Archer.
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
‘Our experienced medical team will continue to assess and monitor Jarly Og,’ a statement reads.
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
The experienced out-half was replaced by Joey Carbery in the first half of the win over Scotland.
The retired Canadian international returned to play in the 2015 Heineken Champions Cup final despite suffering a head injury.
The fullback hasn’t played since November.
The Wales fullback was due to return against Cardiff Blues, but is ‘still picking up the odd issue’.
The Donegal star has been out with two concussions in 2018.
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
Pete Browne confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after three seasons spent at Kingspan Stadium.
Iain Henderson suffered the first concussion of his career last weekend. Here he describes in detail how it unfolded from his perspective.
Ryan McHugh will miss the rest of Kilcar’s chaampionship campaign.
Leinster’s Jack Conan was sad to see his former team-mate forced to hang up his boots.
Gareth Southgate has called up Ben Chilwell and Demarai Gray to his squad.
The 28-year-old played for Leicester Tigers last season.
We spoke to Ross Tucker about the process of rugby attempting to lower the height of tackles.
‘Sometimes you felt like you had a bit of a hangover and other times it feels like something’s wrong in your head and you’re tempted to call A&E.’
The Spanish defender issued a sarcastic response to claims that Loris Karius sustained a serious injury during the Champions League final.
‘It has been recommended that I take a break and while I find that decision hard to accept, it’s important I listen to that advice.’
Researchers also found that those with a traumatic brain injury were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease an average of two years earlier than those without.
Chris Borland said players could manipulate the baseline test.
The Brentford skipper sustained two concussions in quick succession this season.
The Six Nations has stepped up the investigation into the classification of France’s replacements on Saturday.
New England Patriots have received a boost ahead of Sunday’s big game.
After emerging victorious from another physical bout with Exeter Chiefs, Leo Cullen answered some tough questions about the state of the game.
Diarmaid McNulty had to call time on playing GAA but wants others to avoid the same outcome.
‘What we are doing is trying to make sure the welfare of Jared is foremost.’
With heading linked to dementia, there are calls for it to be outlawed in underage games.
Ireland was one of the eight countries to take part in the research.
Martin O’Neill says modern football has moved on considerably in terms of medical treatment compared with his heyday as a player.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE had to cancel holidays abroad this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In July, the government published its Green List of foreign countries which allow Irish people to travel abroad to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days afterwards when they return.
While some people have hopped at the chance to pack up and travel out of the country, many others are still hesitant as Covid-19 figures have continued to rise in recent weeks.
So, today we want to know: When do you think you’ll next be able to go a foreign holiday?
Poll Results:
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